If you have teens in your home, you may look at the approaching summer with a sense of uncertainty. Hopefully you are encouraging them to get a job or work if possible, but aside from that, none of us want to lose our teens in screens during all of their downtime. With the absence of […]
Summer is here! When summer comes, I want to stick to simple meals. I’m trying some old favorites this month that I have pulled from old recipe lists from years ago, such as roasted vegetable burritos and fish chowder. We’re also going to be having some monthly favorites like grilled hot dogs and tacos. I […]
Baton Rouge is the hometown of Louisiana State University, and I love visiting university towns because there are always so many great opportunities for fun things to do. The best thing is, many of them are free! I’ve researched all the options and come up with the top 25 free things to do in Baton […]
For many of you, it might already feel like you’ve been in some sort of weird summer limbo. Now it’s actually summer, though, and for many, vacation plans aren’t looking the same as they were three months ago. If you’re finding yourself facing a staycation instead of your usual trip away from home, I’d like […]
One of the many lessons we need to teach our kids is good financial habits. Sadly though most of us don’t have our own accounts in order to really teach much other than “don’t do what I do.” Rather than burying your head in the sand and hoping it all works out, here are some easy […]
This skillet chicken with onion gravy has a comforting homemade taste and feel. It’s quick to make, but it tastes like it’s been cooking all day! Tip: This needs to be served with mashed potatoes and a green veggie (in my opinion)! PrintSkillet Chicken with Onion Gravy Recipe Ingredients3 chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally […]
Florida is a beautiful state with many larger cities that are perfect for a fun vacation. While not as close to the beach as Miami or Orlando, Gainesville is a university town that boasts educational activities as well as many cool outdoor opportunities, all without costing a dime. This list of the top 25 free […]
Summer is coming… Even if your brain has been in summer mode for two months already, it might be fun to actually declare the start of summer and then plan different ways to kick it off. Summer reading is a fun way to encourage your kids to keep using their brains without it feeling like […]
